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or licence
1
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the company is seeking license to operate several more power plants in the state
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2
as in delegation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
a restaurant owner has to get a license to serve food and drink
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3
as in authorization
the right to act or move freely
military commanders on the ground must be granted considerable license, as wars cannot be micromanaged by people back in Washington
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also licence
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of license
Maria Davidson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
That’s all from the state’s emergency order suspending the license of Maria Gonzalez’s Mystic Cosmetic Center, which did business at 2020 SW First St. as New World Medical & Mystic Cosmetic Surgery.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 June 2025
The New York Times Co. has reached a deal to license its editorial content to Amazon.com Inc. for use across its artificial intelligence platforms, marking the first such agreement the newspaper company has struck after years of battles between the media and a new, disruptive technology.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Through hunting license sales and the Pittman-Robertson Act, millions flow into wildlife restoration, habitat protection, and public education efforts every year.
—Maria Davidson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
That’s all from the state’s emergency order suspending the license of Maria Gonzalez’s Mystic Cosmetic Center, which did business at 2020 SW First St. as New World Medical & Mystic Cosmetic Surgery.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Verb
The show will launch on Youtube and will be available for licensing by traditional TV channels and platforms.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 June 2025
The New York Times Co. has reached a deal to license its editorial content to Amazon.com Inc. for use across its artificial intelligence platforms, marking the first such agreement the newspaper company has struck after years of battles between the media and a new, disruptive technology.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for license
Noun
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In entertainment, one of the more significant proposals is the No Fakes Act, which would give individuals a right to control their digital likeness, meaning that content creators would need permission to recreate celebrities and anyone else using AI.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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National Donut Day, which comes around annually on the first Friday of June, isn't just promotional permission to partake in pastries – the celebration has some historical heft.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The delegation hoped to get answers on whether a recent directive had been issued calling for additional enforcement actions outside of courthouses.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The American delegation will be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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But their work authorization is tied to their parole status, and reapplying for permission to work in the United States will take months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Centralized registries could enable real-time tracking of donors.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Congress generally has 45 days to review and approve the request, but Vought is arguing that the end of the fiscal year would enable the administration to bypass a vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Ventures by ExxonMobil and other companies would also have to go before the commission on any new project.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
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Under the chairmanship of Brendan Carr, the commission has yet to publish the Jan. 8 Report and Order in the Federal Register — a crucial step that triggers the 30-month compliance clock.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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However, Gomez said, the overall takeaway from the L.A. event was just how pervasive the sense of fear for press freedom has become.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The United States was built on religious freedom and equal justice under the law.—
Larry Hogan,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
Verb
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But even now, decades later, the U.S. has fewer missile interceptors deployed (44) than the treaty permitted (100).—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Teams are permitted to have up to 35 players in their squad at the start of the tournament (and must have a minimum of 26).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Kroger The chain grocery store is offering a digital coupon for Private Selection 6-pack of Angus Beef Chuck Patties — normally $12.99, but $6.99 with the National Hamburger Day promotion.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also keep in mind, travel advisers could have access to different promotions and discount codes, so seek their help to save money, said Wilkerson.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“License.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/license. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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